A16_JFOC_Fort_Baker_Emergency_Swewer_Repair_Redacted_1.pdf

Last updated 6/2/2016

A large atmospheric river was forecast to hit California soon after this discovery, so the decision was made to delay in-house repairs until the storm had passed. On 12 February 2024, NPS staff attempted to repair, but unforeseen site conditions (depth of pipe, damage of pipe) have made in-house repairs impossible. When uncovered, what had been thought to be a small, localized leak became a full un-restricted break. In-house attempts to bypass pump were made and failed. Raw sewage from the broken pipe has spilled onto the ground and into the San Francisco Bay. Raw, untreated sewage may contain bacteria and viruses that are a threat to public health and safety. The spill is over 1,000 gallons and partially discharged into US waters and is thereby meeting criteria A and B to be classified as a Class 1 spill making this a public health emergency. A bypass system (either from trucks or large pumps) is required to stop the active spillage and emergency repairs are required. 6,000 gallons of raw sewage is pumped through the damaged forced main every hour, and it is not possible to stop the flows from spilling and being released without emergency repair. If repairs are not completed the Government will not be able to continue basic utility functions on it’s lands and will be in continued violation of Director’s Order 83 B (Public Health), the Clean Water Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq), San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board ORDER No. R2-2018-0025, the State Water Board NPDES No.

CA0038067, and Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order WQ 2022-0103-DWQ. Violation of these codes and laws may result in fines and additional regulatory oversight. If repairs are not completed and the Government must continually pump the sewage, the costs could exceed $10,000/day.

Additionally, any Class 1 Sanitary System Overflow is a public health emergency, as untreated sewage is being introduced to the public. Repairs are expected to be completed by February 13, 2024.

3. Market Research. Please explain the results or why one was not performed. State whether any other offers were received or anyone expressed interest:

On 12 February at approximately 16:30 calls were placed to Maggiora & Ghilotti and Valentine Corporation by NPS Utilities Supervisor Nick Geitner. Neither call was returned. Geitner also called Ghilotti Construction Co Inc and spoke with Dan Bell. Bell forwarded Geitner the contact information for Dale Mahoney, project manager for Ghilotti. They confirmed that the proposed repair was within their company capabilities. Tommy Daigle, NPS Facility Manager, confirmed via the Ghilotti website that emergency repairs are within the company capabilities.

ATTACHMENT 2

JUSTIFICATION AND APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER $3,000 ($2,000/$2500 for Construction/Services AND UP

TO $150,000

(See FAR 13.106-1)

PR Number ________________________

4. If this is a determination for sole source, the contracting officer certifies:

a. Only one source is available, or urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

b. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable using the price analysis techniques described in FAR Part 13.106-3(a).

Last updated 6/2/2016